The 101 greatest nicknames in NBA history - The Rookie Wire
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Some originate as terms of endearment, while others are bestowed as labels of ineptitude. That got us wondering about where some of the greatest players in basketball history — such as Michael Jordan (Air), LeBron James (King James) and Earvin Johnson (Magic) — rank in the pantheon of great NBA nicknames. Baseball, with its long and rich history, once generated vivid monikers such as the ...
2021 NBA Mock Draft: All 60 picks post-lottery edition - The …
WEBJune 22, 2021 11:20 pm ET. On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons won the lottery and the right to the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft after entering the evening with a 14% chance of landing the first selection. The Pistons, who finished with one of the three worst records in the NBA, won their first No. 1 overall pick since 1970 when the ...
History on This Day: Magic select Shaq No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft
WEBJun 24, 2020 · On this day in 1992, the Orlando Magic selected 7-foot-1 center Shaquille O’Neal of Louisiana State University with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The 1992 NBA Draft took place in Portland, Oregon, marking the first time the event was held outside of New York. O’Neal and the rest of the rookie class attended the NBA Draft at the ...
History on this Day: Shaq wins Rookie of the Year with the Magic
WEBMay 6, 2020 · After finishing eighth in the NBA in scoring, Orlando Magic center Shaquille O’Neal was crowned the 1992-1993 NBA Rookie of the Year on May 6, 1993. O’Neal averaged 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 1.9 assists in 81 games played as a rookie. His 13.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game each ranked second among all players in …
NBA Rookie of the Year: Finalists revealed for 2021-22 season
WEBApril 17, 2022 6:16 pm ET. On Sunday, the NBA unveiled the three finalists for the Rookie of the Year award on TNT based on the voting results from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes were announced as the ...
Ronnie 2K on NBA 2K23, the future of the game and more - The …
WEBJuly 9, 2022 3:19 pm ET. The newest edition of NBA 2K23 has finally been revealed, with Devin Booker gracing the cover of the iconic game. Booker joins Michael Jordan, as well as Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird as the cover athletes this year. The 2K franchise has grown massively over the past few years and has become part of the NBA canon.
2021 NBA Mock Draft: The final projections for all 60 picks
WEBJul 26, 2021 · Memphis and New Orleans on Monday executed the first trade ahead of the NBA draft. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies will be sending Jonas Valanciunas and the 17th overall pick to the Pelicans for Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the 10th pick on Thursday and a 2022 first-rounder. …
Exclusive: Ronnie 2K on NBA 2K24, setting player ratings, and more
WEBAug 11, 2023 · NBA 2K24 represents a big moment for the game and comes with a few other changes as well. To learn more about player ratings, crossplay and other exciting updates from the game, our Cameron Tabatabaie once again linked up with the head of lifestyle and content marketing for 2K Sports, Ronnie Singh, better known as Ronnie 2K.
NBA draft combine 2022: Top measurements, other testing for …
WEBMay 19, 2022 1:43 pm ET. The NBA draft combine tipped off on Wednesday as 80-plus prospects competed in various on-court activities in front of scouts, coaches and executives in Chicago, Illinois. The combine features 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other related on-court exercises.
2022 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Final predictions for every pick - The …
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Teams around the NBA will be curious to see how the Orlando Magic approach the No. 1 pick. Magic president Jeff Weltman said on Monday the team hasn’t finalized its pick yet, but the candidate pool appears to have narrowed to Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smith Jr.. NBA draft workout tracker 2022: Where prospects have visited The rumors and speculation are beginning to heat up as is typically the ...